Vehicle Information in a Missing Person Record

Mere knowledge or verification with the appropriate department of motor vehicles that a vehicle and/or license plate is registered to the missing person does not meet the criteria for entry as a part of the record. A vehicle or license plate should only be entered when the agency knows the vehicle is actually under the control of that missing person, or the missing person is known to be in the vehicle.

In instances where the vehicle or license plate in a Missing Person entry has been stolen a notation that the vehicle or license plate is stolen should be placed in the REMARKS Field. A separate entry of the stolen vehicle, felony vehicle, or license plate should be made in the stolen vehicle or license plate file by the agency possessing the theft report or handling the felony investigation. The missing person and stolen vehicle record should be cross-referenced in the REMARKS Field.